Traveling through to SLC from CA, we wanted nice lodging that accommodated our small Aussie shepherd. Candlewood seemed pricey, but stood out as an IHG property, so we expected customer-focused quality.
Somehow, I overlooked the complete lack of breakfast of any kind. No other lodging listed on Hotel.com failed to include a breakfast of any kind.
The room evidenced a strong lack of maintenance: a heavily damaged chair, a wobbly toilet with all caulking removed at the base, calcium stains on the tile by the tub, a hanging hook at the corner of a wall in the main walking path that grabbed my shoulder painfully, and a few other minor issues.